Two More P&P Blu-ray Reviews

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Monsters and Critics

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen is the most beloved romantic novel ever written.  Because of its appeal, this story has been adapted many times for both films and television.
 
This adaptation had theatrical release in 2005 and stars Kiera Knightley and Matthew McFadyen as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, and is now available in Blu-Ray.
Everyone who loves Pride & Prejudice has a favorite adaptation, and some are vehement about this, ready to argue the points passionately that set their choice above others.   There is always the question, is it faithful to the original? 

It would be difficult for any production to be faithful to the novel, firstly because it IS a novel, and these are living people giving inflection and nuances to their interpretations and dialog that is often a passage of description in text.  We are also citizens of the 21st Century and try as we might to understand the society; early 19th Century England remains another time and another place.

The Blu-Ray of Pride & Prejudice 2005 is stunning.  From stately homes that served as settings for some scenes, to breathtaking countryside, Blu-Ray gives a scope to the production that allows the viewer to appreciate the details. 

My favorite scene in the film occurs when the Bennet family is at home, and the view from one side shows a “homey” sort of room, not particularly fashionable, but comfortable.  As guests are announced, everyone sits up, spruces up and the camera swings to reveal a formal elegant sitting room arrangement. 

This is a beautiful presentation of this film adaptation.

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Gordon and the Whale
Blu-ray rating: 7/10

PRIDE & PREJUDICE is one of the most popular and well-respected novels by the incomparable Jane Austen. Her books are well known worldwide, and have inspired readers for almost two centuries. PRIDE & PREJUDICE has spawned countless adaptations through various forms of media, including the highly revered 1995 miniseries that aired on the BBC.

Needless to say, many people weren’t too excited about the 2005 version being made, solely because the 1995 version is so close to many peoples’ hearts. The only problem was that the 2005 version was actually really good, and ended up stealing the hearts of many that watched it. It ended up being a critical and commercial success.

Now the film (and its gorgeous visuals) can be viewed in Blu-ray. This film really shines in high definition and the visuals and settings have never looked better. I really enjoyed the scenery of the ballrooms and gigantic mansions, not to mention the grassy yards at said mansions.

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